How to join seperate pieces of Crochet work?

Question

I am learning to crochet and have been doing small squares for practice (20 across and about 8 rows all with a K hook) and have that down and they look really nice and suddenly I had an inspiration. a crochet patchwork quilt. I could make long white pieces of like 10 across to put in between the squares. My question is how would I go about joining it all? Do you just do a whip stich with yarn or is there an easier way?

Answer 1

How wonderful you're learning how to crochet!  I like the sound of your project!  :)

There are two ways to connect your work:

1. sew it together

2. crochet it together

If you opt to sew it together, there are different ways to do so, each giving you a different look.  The best site to expain the different ways is this one: http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/j...

If you opt to crochet it together, there are different ways to do so, and just like in sewing, each way will give you a different look.  The same website as above will give you the how-to instructions ... http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/j...

Personally, I like crocheting my pieces together using a type of single crochet, chain, single crochet type of rhythm (In fact, I just blogged about doing so with a project I'm currently working on.)  The how-to is on the crochetcabana.com website.  

The important thing here is to go with what you like.  If you're not sure which to go with, then I recommend making some small squares and practice the various techniques on those first.  

I hope this helps,

~Dee Stanziano

CYCA Certified Crochet Teacher

Answer 2

Hello,

As I don't like sewing I always join crochet together using what you call sc although I'm told you can do other stitches as well.

Why don't you do a yahoo search for AnniesAttic - you can see the various stitches and how to do them & find a free daily pattern there as well.

Answer 3

There are several methods to joining squares: books on making Afghans will give you the details with illustrations.

Generally, I use a darning needle and join them by hiding the joining thread, much like burying the ends. I don't whip stitch the ends because I can get a roll that shows up. Sometimes you can single stitch them together. But, this will also show up.

It really depends upon the desired effect that you are after. But a book or search online for "joining afghan squares" for more techniques.

Answer 4

You can stitch them together, or you could crochet them.  You basically just hold the edges together and do slip stitches through both.